About 53% of Pontiac households rent, roughly 13,700 homes out of 25,600.
| Population | 62,104 |
| Households that rent | 13,677 (53.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,063 per month |
| Rental vacancy rate | About 6% |
| Median home value | $121,700 |
| Median household income | $44,329 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). The vacancy rate is calculated from table B25004 and is approximate.
| 1 bedroom | $855 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,119 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,338 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,447 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Pontiac, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
Pontiac requires rental properties to be registered with the city. The Building Safety Division is responsible for making sure all rental properties in the city are properly registered and up to code, under the city’s Property Rental Registration and Inspection ordinance.
- Registration: the city uses separate rental registration applications for properties with one or two units and for properties with multiple units.
- Inspections: inspections are part of the city’s rental ordinance and are handled by the Building Safety Division.
Questions go to the Pontiac Building Safety Division at 248-758-2800.
Sources: City of Pontiac, Property Rentals; City of Pontiac, Building Safety Division.
Most of Pontiac is served by the School District of the City of Pontiac. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Pontiac addresses use ZIP codes 48340, 48341 and 48342.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Sylvan Lake, Keego Harbor, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills and Orchard Lake. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Pontiac, MI?
The median gross rent in Pontiac is $1,063 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,338.
Do I need to register my rental property in Pontiac?
Yes. Pontiac requires rental properties to be registered with the city, and the Building Safety Division oversees registration under the city’s Property Rental Registration and Inspection ordinance.
How often does Pontiac inspect rental properties?
Inspections are part of Pontiac’s Property Rental Registration and Inspection ordinance. The city’s rental page does not state the interval, so the Building Safety Division at 248-758-2800 is the place to confirm the schedule for a specific property.
How many homes in Pontiac are rentals?
About 53% of occupied homes in Pontiac are rented, roughly 13,700 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Pontiac properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Pontiac and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Pontiac home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.